SLP Schools Online: Grades 7-8
December 15, 2021 Newsletter
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SLP Online 7/8 Families,
Hopefully everyone enjoyed our first major snowfall of the winter and the kids have been able to get outside and enjoy some outdoor fun while the temperatures aren’t too cold!
A quick reminder that next week is a short week. We will continue to follow our same schedule December 20-22. At Westwood, we are going to have some theme days for our final three days before break. We want our online students to still feel a part of Westwood so I encourage them to participate in the themes! The themes are:
- Monday - Comfy day/PJ day - wear your most comfortable clothes or pajamas
- Tuesday - Mismatch/Crazy Hair Day - mismatched clothes, wild and crazy hair or both. You choose!
- Wednesday - Super Fan Day - Wear your favorite jersey, t-shirt from your favorite band, SLP gear or something else you are a fan of!
As your child participates in any or all of the theme days, please snap a few pictures and send them my way. I will include them in our first newsletter in 2022! We have a week of learning left before Winter Break, let’s make it a great five days!
Tyler Nelson
Associate Principal
Westwood Intermediate and Middle School
Calendar approved for 2022-2023 school year
The calendar for the 2022-2023 school year was approved at the December 14 regular school board meeting. View the detailed calendar.
Key dates include:
- Tuesday, September 6 – First day of school for grades K-8 and Lighthouse students, orientation for grade 9 students and grades 10-12 students new to the high school
- Wednesday, September 7– First day of school for returning grades 10-12 students who are not new to the high school
- October 17-21 – Fall break
- November 24-25 – Thanksgiving break
- December 23–January 2 – Winter Break
- March 10-20 – Spring Break
- Thursday, June 8 – Last day of school
The 2023-2024 calendar was also approved.
Winter Break hours at the DSC
During winter break, December 23-31, the District Services Center (DSC) will have different hours.
- December 23-24: DSC is closed
- December 27-29: DSC is open 8 a.m.-noon
- December 30-31: DSC is closed
SLP Experience - A look into life at Spring Lake Park - winter edition
The winter edition of SLP Experience will be hitting homes soon. Watch for the bigger stories of Panther pride, purpose and a look into life at Spring Lake Park Schools across buildings and grades levels arriving in your home mail or visit the SLP Experience online.
Included in the winter issue:
Feature stories: Deep learning as school meets life, "Why am I learning this?" and Fall athletics and activities highlights
A message from our superintendent, Jeff Ronneberg
Opportunities for the community
SLP by the numbers
Student spotlight
Reasons why we're #SLPPantherProud
Opportunities for families
Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride - January 8, 2022
We filled one sleigh and added another! Join us for a special horse drawn sleigh ride through the snowy trails of Bunker Hills Park. After the ride we’ll have S'more supplies and bonfires if your family wants to stick around and enoy S'mores. Register here.
Opportunities for adults
Alcohol Ink State Coaster Workshop at Invictus Brewing Co.
Learn to create stunning, one-of-a kind alcohol ink coaster. Show your Minnesota (or any state of your choosing) pride with alcohol ink coasters. Alcohol inks are pigment-intense and vibrant, free-flowing and filled with an energy all their own. You will leave the workshop with a set of four coasters and knowledge of a new artistic technique. Register here.
Indoor Walking Club
Join us Saturday mornings at Spring Lake Park High School this winter for a fun and relaxing way to exercise! It might be cold outside, but in here the weather at SLPHS is perfect. Register here.
- December 23-31 - No school, Winter Break
- Monday, January 3- School resumes for students
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